Kids as young as 11 dabbling in drugs, shows 10-city survey | India News

A nationwide school survey reveals alarming drug experimentation among Indian children, with initiation as early as 11 and an average age of 12.9. One in seven students has tried psychoactive substances, with opioids and cannabis prevalent. Experts warn of easy access and emotional distress driving this trend, urging early intervention and parental vigilance. NEW DELHI:…

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EC can’t determine voter’s citizenship, but surely inquire into it: Supreme Court | India News

The Supreme Court clarified that while the Election Commission cannot definitively determine citizenship, it can inquire about it if doubts arise regarding voters. The apex court emphasized that Indian citizenship is a constitutional prerequisite for voting, not merely a matter of residence and age. This ruling supports the EC’s stance on verifying voter eligibility. The…

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SBI to laterally hire nearly 1,000 in wealth mgmt

MUMBAI: State Bank of India is preparing to hire nearly 1,000 specialists in wealth management as customers show a growing preference for investment products over plain savings. The recruitment, announced through an advertisement for Specialist Cadre Officers, covers relationship managers and customer relationship executives, across major commercial centres such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Delhi….

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Temasek looks to expand India footprint

Singapore’s Temasek, a global investment firm, has committed $50 billion to India and plans significant expansion in the coming years. Chairman Teo Chee Hean met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, outlining focus areas including financial services, consumer markets, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and renewables. Discussions covered broad investment opportunities across India. NEW DELHI: Temasek, a global…

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Lummis, Key U.S. Senator on Crypto Bill, Negotiating Dicey Points With White House

A Republican U.S. senator who has been at the center of talks over the crypto market structure bill that’s the industry’s top policy priority, Senator Cynthia Lummis, said that the White House has resisted ethics language she hashed out with Democrats. That’s left the Wyoming lawmaker as a go-between trying to satisfy Democratic colleagues in…

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